Conveyancing in March
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in March, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in March and throughout Fenland with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Cambridge, Newark, Peterborough, St Neots and Wisbech
Buying property in March
A market town in Cambridgeshire, March is known for its St Wendreda's Church, March Museum, and the nearby Fenland. March has a railway station, providing links to Peterborough and Ely. March has a population of approximately 22,000.
Council Tax in March (2023/24)
March is in Fenland District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,475.81 |
| B | £1,721.78 |
| C | £1,967.75 |
| D | £2,213.72 |
| E | £2,705.66 |
| F | £3,197.59 |
| G | £3,689.53 |
| H | £4,427.44 |
What will my solicitor do?
A solicitor assists the buyer with the legal side of buying a home. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including raising questions for the seller's solicitor, ordering property searches and registering your property at HMLR.
March conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for issues related to fenland, including potential subsidence and drainage concerns.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and also cost more if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank or building society's panel.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, from major banks like NatWest to smaller, specialist lenders including Cynergy Bank - so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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When purchasing a home in a March conservation area, your solicitor will check for potential planning breaches, e.g. facade maintenance restrictions, and a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions'. Conservation areas in March and the Fenland local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
New Build
The legal work for buying a new build in March can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancing solicitor in March will need to be qualified to handle things like investigating developer incentives, working to builders' exchange timelines and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Trenwick International.
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Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and unreasonable lease extension premiums.
A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a property in March
When selling homes in March, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation - like the title deeds and ID forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
Their role involves overcoming hurdles such as a planning issue and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.
By taking steps to coordinate with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, your conveyancer will ensure the sale of your property is completed without incident.Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in March?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold property is a great deal more technical in comparison with a freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in March, such as requesting all relevant freeholder information, through to ascertaining if any excess payments are anticipated.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the vendor contact a March conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, double check your lawyer is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel.
Quittance panel solicitors are panel members for all major building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Santander or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Aldermore Bank, we can help.
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Transfer of equity
If you are looking to reduce or increase your ownership share of your home, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, taking over the share of another owner or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your property lawyer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in March?
Getting a quote takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Read the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print, leading to a higher final bill. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, when comparing quotes.
